Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track January 11 over 1400m, soft track; a nose behind Tokyo Hot Night with 60kg at $15.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track December 15 over 1300m defeating Dudaday carrying 58.5kg at $55.50. Did not go a poor race last campaign. Handles it dry and wet. Drawn wide but used too them.

Last run 2nd of 14 at Waverley on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Rabega with 60kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation 2nd of 13 at Wanganui on November 23 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Scelta Di Elena with 56.5kg at $5.90. Has run second in three of last four starts. Drawn out. Quinella and trifecta must.

Only had one start last campaign ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on October 13 over 1600m, 21 len behind Family Jewel with 57kg at $81. First up last campaign 9th of 11 at Happy Valley on May 15 over 1650m, 5 len behind Setanta carrying 61kg at $10. Finished seventh in a Taupo trial over 1100m on March 5. Will take great benefit from this run.

Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Beast Of Burden carrying 59.5kg at $10.80. The run before that 8th of 11 at Matamata on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Beast Of Burden with 59.5kg at $22.40. Just beaten at last start. Has won on dry and wet footing.

Most recently 3rd of 10 at Taupo on February 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Kakadu carrying 60kg at $12.80. Before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Otaki on February 9 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Catherinenz carrying 57kg at $6.90. Best run this time in at last start. He has won in dry and wet conditions.

Last start 5th of 11 at Waverley on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Doctor Askar with 55.5kg at $16.20. The start before that second last of 7 at Wanganui on January 25 over 1340m, slow going 11 len behind Leroy Brown with 55kg at $6.90. Won his only start here. Winning rider atop. Include drawn the ace.

Last start 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Beast Of Burden with 58kg at $4.40. The run before that ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Aquilifer carrying 56kg at $8.50. Placed in three of six course runs. Drawn wide. He has won on dry and wet ground.

First-up 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bold Choice carrying 58.5kg at $13.20. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len at Wanganui February 21 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Wild Thyme with 58.5kg at $6. Class riser. Course proven. Most of these are better.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Matamata on March 12 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Cleat carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at Matamata on March 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Britannia Gold with 59kg at $11.50. Course placed. Winning rider atop.

Most recently 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Beast Of Burden carrying 57kg at $8.30. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Wanganui on January 20 over 1340m, 11 len behind Gohugo with 55kg at $5.40. Two fair runs in three starts this time in. Not the worst.

Last start favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Ashburton February 23 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating French Fille carrying 56.5kg at $1.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on January 20 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Charmrose carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. Class riser. Daylight winner to clear Maidens. Not out of this at all.

First-up after seven months sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Beast Of Burden with 56.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind I Am Roman with 54kg at $10.20. Poor fresh up. Wide gate looks an issue.

Last start ran last in a small field at Ellerslie in the G3 Kings Plate on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Alabama Lass with 53kg at $18.70. The race before that 4th of 7 at Ellerslie on February 22 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tomodachi with 54kg at $28.40. Multiple class dropper. Always a place and first four chance.